L.A. 2012: Hyundai Veloster Concept C3 Roll Top

There are concept cars, on their (non-) sense one can certainly argue. Even Hyundai is just the LA Auto Show, the honor and presented with the Veloster C3 Roll Top such a concept.

The 2 +1- seater was pimped for more style and especially the cyclist-friends made ​​palatable. The Soprtcoupé can namely with very little effort has a bicycle transportation and, as the name implies, on a rolling roof, consisting of a truck-trailer. For the ground was sought are simply together old skateboards. That makes sense, so you messed up after a forest and meadows tour not least the interior.

The front wheels and the hexa-grill show up in matte black, and for the rear wheels was chosen turquoise. Additionally, there are a few red details to assure, for example at the door mirrors for color variety. As engine had recourse to a 1.6-liter turbo gasoline. The friends of cycling, the search for a suitable motorized vehicle, but was told that a serial production at the moment is not yet scheduled.

Photos : © Hyundai

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Manhart Racing BMW 5 Series: MH5 S Biturbo

Manhart Racing from beautiful Wuppertal now presents the second stage of his BMW 5-interpretation. Comes with 646 hp twin-turbo, many carbon components, 21-inch wheel.

A true lightweight sports the big M5 will indeed be never, but the performance specialists from Manhart Racing are of the opinion: "counts every gram saved weight" Therefore, there are the in-house aerodynamic components of MH5 S Biturbo made of super light, while yet high-strength carbon . The striking bow of the vehicle is adorned with a MHR-front spoiler, which finds its counterpart in a rear-MHR rear diffuser and a rear spoiler MHR. In addition, the bonnet is made with integrated air inlets GTR Carbon. Enveloped the entire body was finally transferred to a gray matt metallic Vollfolierung with MHR-decorative strips that the MH5 S Biturbo offers a touch of stealth fighter look.

Also to the software and the periphery of the 4.4-liter twin-turbo engine Manhart Racing, filed again, so now impressive 646 hp and a maximum torque of 773 Nm available on the data sheet. After removal of the electronic speed fetter of MH5 S Biturbo runs in this power level up to 316 km / h.

In the wheel wells of the car rotate both in its design and in its dimensions perfectly matching MHR08 Deep Concave wheels by ADV.1. The three-piece rims of sizes 9.5 × 21 inch front and 10.5 × 21-inch rear high-performance tires are spanned by the dimensions 265/30ZR21 and 305/25ZR21. To ensure that all wheels always maintain optimum ground contact, Manhart Racing installed the fully adjustable MHR by KW Clubsport suspension with in-house consultation. The chassis is in compression and rebound separately adjustable and features high performance racing springs. Moreover, Manhart Racing built performance-optimized racing support bearing. This guarantees the BMW specialist excellent handling, best performance, highest agility and excellent cornering.

The MHR Carbon Air Intake system not only contributes its part to improve performance of the engine room but are also an extremely appetizing appearance. The so-called blow-off noise that occurs when the pressure is released from the turbochargers bestowed, the driver even with the gas-return true joy. A concise and very impressive "voice" gives the twin-turbo V8 beyond the MHR stainless steel sports muffler with two 90-millimeter tailpipes left and right, thanks to flap control dominates the entire dynamic portfolio of gentle piano to roaring fortissimo. Additionally optional MHR Downpipes are available without a catalyst.

Photos: Manhart Racing

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Concept: GT version from the nearest Kia Pro Cee'd

The Kia Pro Cee'd will next year offer a GT variant and thus integrate the sports segment something more. According to initial information could get missed a three-door 1.6-liter gasoline engine with direct injection and ascend with a six-speed manual transmission.

The second generation of the Pro Cee'd the Koreans bring in the spring of next year to Europe. The GT version is planned for the second half of 2013. This one has both technical innovations and adequate comfort even thought of in terms of a proper equipment transmission, suspension and engine package including one made ​​use of the Cee'd and Cee'd Sports Wagon.

In length, width and wheelbase of the next Pro Cee'd measures as much as its predecessor (4.31 x 1.78 x 2.65 m). This is the roof has been reduced by three centimeters, and the B-pillar is shifting by 22 inches to the rear. Particularly stand out in terms of design, the side panel behind the B-and C-pillars and the tailgate and the rear lights.

photo: © Kia

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